Perseus Transformative Essay

Perseus: The Redoubtable Protector There are several stories of Perseus, but which one is real? For instance, one myth suggests he’s Poseidon’s child, and his quest was to fetch Zeus’ lightning bolt. Some myths state he’s Zeus’ true son, and his quest was to kill Medusa, the eldest Gorgon for his mother’s wedding gift. People say he was once the king of Macedonia. But which one is really is the original myth? Perseus’ quest to kill Medusa is transformative as he changed the Greek’s lives by killing the evil Medusa.
Perseus’ story started when his mother, Danae, got locked in the tower by her father because of an oracle that predicted his death by Danae’s future son. Zeus, the god of the sky, saw Danae and fell in love with her. Nine months later, she bore a child named Perseus. When the king discovered his daughter bore a son, just as the oracle foretold, he was in terror and needed to get rid of
Perseus went to Polydectes, as he was on his throne and showed him Medusa’s head. Polydectes instantly turned to stone like hot water being thrown in the frigged cold. Perseus finally saved his mother from Polydectes. Perseus gave the head of Medusa to Athena and she placed it on her shield. “He accompanied his mother back to her native Argos, where he accidentally struck her father, Acrisius, dead when throwing the discus, thus fulfilling the prophecy that he would kill his grandfather.” (Britannica) The Perseus legend is still famous today because of its value. Every Greek Myth is famous but this stands out because of the traits Perseus showed. He shows bravery because he was the only one that could kill Medusa, who is the most historical vicious enemy. Trickery because without it, Perseus wouldn’t have had the tools to assist him. Kindness because he helped the people in Africa and saved them from Atlas. Lastly, Humanity because he felt horrible for accidently killing his